Montrose - Montrose and Paper Money Deluxe Editions coming in October

Any info on the new CD versions?

 

I snagged them both on vinyl. IMO the self-titled Montrose album is one of the finest hard rock album debuts ever produced.
Ronnie's riffs, Hagar's vocals, Church and Carmassi were a perfect storm in 1973. And although not as ferocious track by track as it's predecessor I still enjoy the tunes on Paper Money. Looking forward to spinning these!

 

Anyone actually spun these yet? Would love to hear opinions on sound quality/pressing, etc...

 

Will try these tonight as was drag out by the wife last night.

 

Any info on mastering/pressing on US and EU copies ?

 

Thanks for the reviews. Glad these are done well. Maybe someone can give deadwax info. Gonna pick these up soon, for sure. Payday can't come soon enough now for me.

 

Both these LPs are really good. love the first LP such a great collection of songs

 

I have both deluxe CDs and, while I'm no audiophile, these don't seem overly loud at all.

And if I'm wrong about that, someone please correct me!

 

Enjoy them, they are excellent.

 

Happy to report that Paper Money is just as excellent sounding as the self titled remaster. Beautiful pressing too. Top rate job on both!

 

Thanks! I had these in my hand the other day at my local record store but put them back cause I had yet to see someone here weigh in on the quality!

 

Possible you could share the DR values?

 

Not possible from me, sorry. I got rid of the DR software and EAC when I switched laptops (no CD drive). Do not miss them one bit.

 

According to Discogs, looks like the vinyl for both releases was cut by Sean Magee which is a good sign (remaster by Scott Levitin?) Will be getting both on vinyl and CD in the next few days...looking forward to the live sets.

 

Only got the début so far, but enjoyed it very much. Very quiet vinyl, even the run out grooves are silent. Transported me back to 40 years ago and it still sounds fresh.

 

Anyone compare the new CDs with the orginal US Warners?

 

Just received the new Montrose Deluxe CD, haven't had a chance to listen yet but did rip the CD's, DR values:

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DR11 -0.28 dB -13.05 dB 3:03 ?-01 Rock The Nation
DR11 -0.32 dB -13.13 dB 3:43 ?-02 Bad Motor Scooter
DR10 -0.29 dB -12.62 dB 5:17 ?-03 Space Station #5
DR11 -0.30 dB -12.58 dB 2:59 ?-04 I Don't Want It
DR11 -0.50 dB -13.34 dB 2:59 ?-05 Good Rockin' Tonight
DR12 -0.35 dB -13.80 dB 5:05 ?-06 Rock Candy
DR12 -0.28 dB -13.97 dB 3:41 ?-07 One Thing On My Mind
DR11 -1.48 dB -14.62 dB 5:33 ?-08 Make It Last
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DR12 -0.61 dB -13.93 dB 3:41 ?-01 One Thing On My Mind (Demo)
DR11 -0.30 dB -13.53 dB 4:32 ?-02 Shoot Us Down (Demo)
DR11 -0.96 dB -13.76 dB 3:55 ?-03 Rock Candy (Demo)
DR10 -1.09 dB -12.99 dB 3:20 ?-04 Good Rockin' Tonight (Demo)
DR12 -0.30 dB -14.21 dB 3:07 ?-05 I Don't Want It (Demo)
DR11 -0.12 dB -13.58 dB 4:06 ?-06 Make It Last (Demo)
DR17 -1.30 dB -24.03 dB 0:54 ?-07 Intro (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.08 dB -14.52 dB 3:55 ?-08 Good Rockin' Tonight (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR12 -0.11 dB -14.76 dB 4:45 ?-09 Rock Candy (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.11 dB -15.27 dB 5:01 ?-10 Bad Motor Scooter (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.10 dB -16.07 dB 4:54 ?-11 Shoot Us Down (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.29 dB -15.57 dB 3:27 ?-12 One Thing On My Mind (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.08 dB -16.73 dB 4:55 ?-13 Rock The Nation (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.08 dB -16.39 dB 6:04 ?-14 Make It Last (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.10 dB -16.39 dB 3:35 ?-15 You're Out Of Time (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.10 dB -16.55 dB 4:53 ?-16 Roll Over Beethoven (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
DR13 -0.12 dB -16.39 dB 3:55 ?-17 I Don't Want It (KSAN Radio Session April 21, 1973)
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Number of tracks: 17
Official DR value: DR12

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 1411 kbps
Codec: PCM
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So both discs are in the "transition zone" on the DR Loudness site. Not "Good".
Hopefully that does not prevent Montrose fans from buying these, they do sound nice.

 

Those "zones" are outdated IMO, the DR is great on this set and in no way, shape or form should prevent anyone from buying it. Just finished listening to this set and I think it sounds fabulous, gives the Audio Fidelity version, which I have, a serious run for the money.

 

Great sounding set. My favorite album involving Hagar by a long shot (although I also like OU812 by Van Hagar).

I really wish that Hagar had stuck with Montrose for a couple of more albums.

I have to wonder if this is due to a bit more bottom end on the discs and/or EQ (although if it is EQ it's pretty transparent and not intrusive).

Curious that there aren't any demos or alternate takes for either album.

Here's hoping we can get deluxes for the rest of the Montrose catalog on WB.

Interesting perspective from Sammy on the break with Montrose.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-montrose-fired/

 

Considering the bonus material these CD sets are the ones to own IMO. I don't think any fan will be disappointed with the sound and content.

 

Just got the Paper Money from Aomeba yesterday. Great booklet. Interesting and well written. The sound is really cool. I sold my old copy when i heard this was coming out so i can't compare the two. But, it really sounds great to me. Better than i remember. Makes the album more enjoyable. Cool record. I like it more now than i did. Gonna get the first one sometime. RIP Ronnie. Nice playing from him on here. Some kind of fushiony stuff. Lots of interesting playing by Ronnie here. Rockin'...

 

I listened to the KSAN live from Paper Money, I personally love it, Ronnie sounds incredible, there is no Bill Church, but the rest of the band also rocks it - this disc alone was worth the $15!

 

I don't believe Church was with the band at the time, Alan Fitzgerald played on Paper Money IIRC.

 

Love the demos on here. Shows the interesting focused production Ted Templeton brought to the game. Love both these sets. Really cool. Great band.

Wish Sammy would do a tour of Montrose stuff with the guys.